Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cook Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Columbus, MS, encompassing approximately 69.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cook Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cook Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
86%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
4%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook Elementary School's ranking?
Cook Elementary School is ranked #580 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Cook Elementary School often compared to?
Cook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Cook Elementary School?
415 students attend Cook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cook Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cook Elementary School?
Cook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cook Elementary School offer ?
Cook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cook Elementary School part of?
Cook Elementary School is part of Columbus Municipal School District.
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